Have only just stumbled across this, so too late for OP, but felt the need to add a corrective to some of the outlandish snobbery I've read on the thread.
Many appear to have made assumptions about the original postee - about their background, social class, budget and ethnicity, for example - which has informed some really stunning generalisations that I hope she wasn't offended by.
I'm writing as someone who lived in the west end (Kelvingrove) for 16 years, then moved to Pollokshields/ Strathbungo with my family just before my daughter started primary school.
I loved living in the west end. Yes, amenities are second to none, and it is a pleasant place to be most of the time, Kelvingrove park and museum are beautiful, there are fantastic libraries and the science centre on your doorstep. Having said that, there were distinct disadvantages to living beside Glasgow's new trendy hot spot, Finneston: overdevelopment of student accommodation; temporary/fleeting communities of students/young professionals; noise; inflated house prices. We lived on a street where our daughter was the only child there.
We moved southside for a bit of garden, extra space and a more family-oriented community. Our home is 2 mins walk from 2 train stations with frequent trains that take 5-10mins to get into city centre, on a very quiet street (despite being just off a main road), we have cafes, organic food shops, bars, restaurants, if that's your thing. We have a diverse ethnic community which feeds the creative and gastronomic vibrancy of the area. Govanhill is imperfect but certainly not a no-go zone! I have no idea why anyone would describe Pollokshields as "rough", some of Glasgow's best, most architecturally impressive tenements are there. There are many good primary schools, my daughter plays on the street and in the front gardens with her pals from 3 different schools. It is easy to commute to town, plenty of options and an easy cycle. Great local libraries too, and an arts centre that is home to Scottish Ballet, offers free tai chi and hosted the Turner Prize. I have never felt isolated here as a mum of a baby, a different feeling from my west end maternity experience.
Some sensible advice already provided regarding nurseries. It is still very difficult to get a nursery place at a council nursery for a full day if that's what you require. The campaign Fair Funding for Our Kids will fill in the gaps for anyone wanting to know the difference between the Scottish and English nursery systems of funded places. One disadvantage of the southside is there are fewer nurseries here than the west end. That is because the west end is close to town and has many major employers within it, hence high demand for childcare. However, you may find private nurseries are cheaper on balance in the south.
For anyone in OP's position reading this, best of luck with your move, and I hope you are mindful of snobbery and veiled racism where it emerges on this discussion thread. The best guide is your own instincts, so come and visit and enjoy some time exploring this great city and its many neighbourhoods before you make your choice.